Rotten to the Core

56: Henry Ford: The Dark Side of an Automotive Icon


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Experience the fascinating and controversial life of Henry Ford in this eye-opening lesson. Discover how Ford revolutionized the automotive industry with his innovative assembly line, allowing for the mass production of the iconic Model T. Learn about his groundbreaking decision to pay workers a minimum wage and reduce their work hours, which transformed the lives of many and changed the structure of society. But behind the scenes, Ford's dark side is revealed, as he harbored racist and anti-Semitic beliefs. Uncover his connection to Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, and his brutal treatment of union organizers.

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